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Fifth Suspect Charged in RAF Brize Norton Attack as Police Make New Arrest

His charge brings to five the number of people facing terrorism counts over £7 million in damage at RAF Brize Norton, with a High Court hearing on the group’s ban set for November.

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Overview

  • Muhammad Umer Khalid, 22, has been charged with conspiracy to enter a prohibited place and conspiracy to commit criminal damage following the June 20 break-in.
  • He was remanded in custody after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and is due back before the Old Bailey on August 22.
  • On August 1, Counter Terrorism Policing South East arrested another 22-year-old suspect in Bedford on suspicion of terrorism over the Voyager aircraft vandalism.
  • Four other activists remain remanded pending a provisional trial set to begin January 18, 2027, on charges of conspiracy and criminal damage.
  • Palestine Action’s proscription under the Terrorism Act remains in force as a substantive judicial review is scheduled for November.